davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
william 3. 1ipon vas born April 1, 1853,

William s. Ligon vas born April l, 1858,
and was the oldest son of Prof. and Mrs.
w. ]. Ligon. He was educated at bis
fathers Academy in Anderson, and in
1870 took a finishing course in the South
Carolina College Upon graduating in
several of the schools of that College he
returned to Anderson and began life as
clerk in the Office of Gen. ". w. Hum
phreys, Probate Judge. After holding
several positions of this kind, he with Mr..
R. S. Hill, purchased the business of Capt
w. s. Sharpe, one of the leading merch-
ants of Anderson, and under the firm
name of Ligon & Hill did a most successful
business. He has been continually en-
gagged in merchandise ever since, and at
the tine of his death was the head of the
firm of W. s. Iigon G. Co., one of the
leading business houses of our city. Mr..
Ligon was very popular in Anderson. He
was cecta' Alderman for three successive
terms, a.d refused to serve longer. He
WAS the Treasurer OF ;:lr Savannah Valley
Railroad from its inception. and upon its
completion WAS appointed agent at Ander-
san. This poS;irn lie declined because it
was rxprceI that the road would run
Sunday .ra;rs, and he did not feel at liber-
ty to accept a position which required him
to work on the Sabbath. He was in every
respect model man. With the modesty
and tenderness of q woman he combined
the sound judgment and self reliance OF a
man. With an even temper and a high
moral character he lived life that was
above reproach. True and sincere in all
the relations of life, he commanded the
admiration and love of those who knew
him. Strictly temperate in all things, and
meek and pious Christian, his life was
one of consistent walk in the path OF duty.
Generous without ostentation, his deeds OF
kindness and of charity, though unpreten-
tious, were many and great, so that to-day
the memory of Willie Ligon brings tear
of gratitude and affection to the eye OF
many in the humber walks of life that the
world never sees aud will never know. To
him life was pleasure, but its pleasures
were always consistent with duty. With
nature genial and lovely, with success in
business and happy surroundings in life,
he had all that goes to make up the highest
happiness, and used these blessings as trusts
committed to him to brighten and bless
those with whom he was associated.
His was a life that made the world
brighter and better for his having lived in
it. His death is loss to the business in
terests of Anderson, which he was always
ready by sound judgment, and progressive
enterprise to build up aud carry forward.
He has fallen in the glory of young man-
hood, while the honors of life were being
gathered by him. No evil ever stained the
beauty of his character, His was a life
about which all that is good might well be
said, and concerning which nothing that is
wrong could be uttered,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
ReltOu Itons,

The Bellon Reading Club has determin-
ed to establish reading room. The lead
ing periodicals will be taken and made
accessible to the members. The Club is
in flourishing condition, aud is a potent
factor for our town in social and literary
sense.
The schools of the place are open and
we'll attended.
Mr.. George T. Brown and family have
gone to Chattanooga, Tenn, which they
will make their home.
Rev. Charles Manly, D. D., pastor of
the Baptis. Church, is preaching series
of highly instructive doctrinal sermons.
Miss Tenie Brennecke, of Walhalla, is
visiting Miss Emma clinkscales.
Miss Lola Cheshire, of Honea Path, is
visiting Miss George McDavid.
W. E. B,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
MORTGAGEEs' SALE.

TN pursuance of and by virtue Of o power
i of sale vested in us by ]. B. Neal, in
a mortgage, executed and delivered to Us,
tho 21st day of January, 1886, and duly
recorded on the 22nd day Of January, 1885,
In the Office of Register of Mesne Convey
ance for Anderson County, in Mortgage
Book No. %, pages 727, 728, 729, 7s0 and:
73l, notice is hereby given that We viii, ION
the FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY,18 !, 1887,
at the usual hours of public sales, sell to-
the highest bidder at public auction, In
front Of the Court House door, at Anderson
Court House, s.. c., the following Tract,of;
Land, to wit: 8 (.
All that tract or parcel of Land, situate
and lying in Hopewell Township, County:
of Anderson, State of South Carolina, son
waters of Beaverdam Creek, containing
ninety.seyen acres, more or less, adjoining
lands of Mary E. Newell, W. A. Neal and
others.
TRIMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on credit of twelve months, with interest
from day Of sale at the rate of ten per
cent per annum, secured by bond and
mortgage of the premises, with leave to-
anticipate payment, Purchaser to pay ex.
ira for papers. - q
BLECKLEY, BROWN & FRETWELL,s
Jan IS, 1887 u a
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
Stony Point Items.

The Postof1ce at this place has been
discontinued. All persons ppee,ss interested will
note this change and have their mail mat
ter directed to other offices in the future.
The different Churches in this section
were we'll attended on last Sabbath, it be-
ing beautiful day. Rev. Fl. M. Allen
preached timely and thoughtful sermon
to his congregation at Cross Roads, which
was highly appreciated by his hearers.
Rev. A. Mes. Attaway preached his
first sermon to his congregation at Hebron
on last Sabbath evening, and made avery
favorable impression upon all who had
the pleasure of hearing him. he is an
earnest aud entertaining speaker, and
should have the earnest support of his
flock at this place.
Mr.. A. J. Hall, ST., who has been con-
fined to his room for several months of
the past year, is able to be out again and
attend to his usual avocatiOn. We wish
him continued good health.
Mr.. j. G. Hamlin, the veteran horseman,
has recently returned from Florida, being
called home by the severe illness of his
wife. He says Florida is very attractive
on account of her beautiful towns, with
their smooth streets and we'll shaded side
walks, and that flowers are SO plentiful
that you can find bouquets" with q nice
card attached and bearing your name al
most anywhere you go. Verify, it must
be "Land of Flowers"
The contract for building depot at
Cross Roads Church has been made and
the money paid in to the Railroad author
tiles. Work upon the same will be COM
menced Immediately. We also learn that
several stores, guano houses and resi-
dences will be erected at this place at an
early day. An effort will also be made to
establish Postoffice at this place.
There has been large exodus of young
men from this section to other States du-
ring the past winter. What few remain
are mostly bachelors, and as the field is
now open to them, we think it an oppor-
tune time for them to step to the front
and win the heart and hand of some fair
lady. Messrs. Lon. Emerson and j. NJ.
Hall, who belong to this fraternity, say
their chances for success In the matriino
nial line have appeared hopeless, but now
they think better day is dawning upon
them. Success to you, gentlemen.
The weather has been fair and pleasant
for the past few days, and is greeted with
pleasure by the farmers, who are com.
mencing their operations for another crop.
Every one appears anxious to get to work,
and although the prospect for the farmer
is somewhat gloomy, yet, with determi-
nation on our part to succeed and the
blessings of an Allwise Providence upon
our labors, we hope to be able to overcome
the hard times and in the end be blessed
with bountiful harvest. OMEGA.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
EATING HOUSE
NOTICE OF SALE.

DY virtue of Deed of Trust executed
ID to me by John T. Latham on Sept.
%, 1856, will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, on SALES
usual @ hour Of sale, at Anderson Court
House. all that Tract of Land, containing
81 acres, more or less, situate on the road
leading to Jones & Leaks Mill, adjoining
lands Of John B. Armstrong, ]. c. Haynie
and others.
TEnMs-One half cash, remainder OIL
credit oEtwelve months, with interest from
day. ale, at 10 per cent per annun, to be
Ell = mortgage on the premises.
~ z. HAMMOND, Trustee.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20

The New York Cash Store is the place
to trade at. First-class goods at the low
est prices.
Highest market price paid for Country
Produce at II. g. johnson & Co.
500 Barrels Choice Family Flour.
Every barrel sound or money refunded.
For sale at rock bottom prices by G. F..
Jones & Co.
Hundreds of remnants at half price.
M. B. Arnstein is the man to give you
genuine bargains during next ten days.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
THE HIGHROAD TO SUCCESS
FOR THE FARMER,
Is to use Cotton Seed and Grain Crusher for crushing his
Cotton Seed, and in this way you can make your
own Fertilizer at home and save money.

invite your Mr. s. WiEfrd who Public
Of large Read what he and then insist on
Cshe You will like it,
will pay you: s 9 r g.. 90 1000
MccuIIy C4THcAar coGennen The Barbour Cotton sed
which bought last January has given satisfaction
than h:
having speeded Machine 6o per
The Seed when crushed excellent
satisfied that farmers the South should
of Cotton Seed Fertilizer All
pleased with Machine and having add-
cotton from parties who desire their seed crushed
Yours
G.S WILLIFORD.
Do forget giving attention especially to-
GROCERIES. PROVISIONS and HEAVY GOODS
supply the figures We are Just zsesng three
quantities Of other Goods will sell lowest living figures
will call before sell Cotton
your Goods
We have the biggest upper Carolina and please
n and quality.
MccULLY. cATHcART & co.
II
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
These Are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver, Bilious
ness, Jaundicc, Consumption, Weak
Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimulant, will always find
Electric Bitters the best and only certain
cure known. They act surely and quick
ly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire
Satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Hill Bros.
For the best and cheapest N. 0. Molas.
ses 20 to C. +. Jones s. Co.
Fresh Fish and Oysters to arrive at e..
G. Johnson & Co. every Friday evening.
We commence with two store rooms
full of Dry Goods and Groceries of every
description. We have an immense stock
OF everything. Don't spend your money
until you SEQ US. G. T. Jones II Co. :
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20

Refreshments were served at - and at
2 o'clock. The ball consisted of dancing
twenty figures, and lasted until 4 o'clock.
Its management was perfect throughout.
The Young America Cornet Band went
with the excursion, and at frequent inter.
vals rcgaled the party with that beautiful
music for which they are noted. They
were the lions of the party, attracting
most attention and receiving numerous
spleayant and flattering compliments.
On Friday the party retu rned to Andor-
son, but not as they had gone away. All
pleasure had loft them with the announce.
ment of the sudden death of Mr.. W. s.
Ligon, and party never returned to their
homes with sadder hearts or more sincere
sorrow and grief
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
NOTICE.

DERsONs oweing me are hereby neti-
i fed that all my Notes and Mort
CAGES are in the hands of ]. l.. Tribble, OF
the Firm of Brown q Tribble, with ins
structions to collect and sue on all claims
where parties oweing me fail to pay the In.
terest.
Jan 6. 1887 26 o
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannoek,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired of, until in last Octo-
ber she procured Bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, when immediate relief
was felt, and by continuing it. use for
short timo she WAS completely cured,
gaining in flesh 80 lbs. in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure OF
all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hill
Bros. Drug Store. Large Bottles $1.OO.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20

dSeu dS WAS Iuo IiIP w au6uo1o'
On arriving in the city at $3.50 p. M, the
party were furnished transportation to the
hotels, and soon there was the hustle in
eident to locating large party in hotels,
which could not enlarge the number of
their rooms to suit the occasion. A SINH
lar excursion came down ahead of us from
Sandersville, and still another followed
from Greenville.
The event of the day, however, was tho
sUMPTUoUs BANQUET
given by the City of Augusta to the visi-
itors from Georgia and South Carolina,
which was served in the most approved
method in the spacious dining room at
the Planters Hotel, under the manage
ment OF its proprietors, the Messrs. sco-
field Brothers. The committee had ar
ranged seats for about five hundred
guests at five tables running the length
of the entire hall. The mena was varied
and tempting, and was served in a most
dexterous manner by trained servants.
The banquet began at about ten o'clock in
the evening, and upon assembling in the
hall an address of welcome was delivered
by Mayor May of Augusta. The banquet
was presided over by Hon. Patrick Walsh,
of the Chronicle, who, after the popping Of
the corks from the champaign, bottles be-
gan, announced as the first toast of tue
evening, the sentiment:
"Our Guests-Our hearts and our homes
are open to you. We bid you thrice well
come to the mart of your fathers" DR.
]. M. Hull responded in short and ap'
propriate address of welcome.
The next toast was Carolina and Geor.
gia. "The river divides the States, but
does not separate the people"
Lieutenant Governor Mauldin, of SoutE
Carolina, responded on behalf of this
State in an able and ringing speech, which
elected frequent bursts of applause.
Mr.. NJ. P. Carroll was called upon by
Chairman Walsh to take the place of Hon
John S. Davidson, who had been unex
pectedly called away, and responded in ar
interesting and pleasant speech on behal
of the State of Georgia.
In response to the toast-"The City o
Augusta, one of the most favored o
Southern cities in geographical position
and other natural advantages. She ha
the resources to make her one of the grea
and prosperous cities of the country by
the intelligence, industry, aud unity o
her sons.''
Mr.. Walsh called upon Mr.. W. II
Flemming, who responded in an clabo
rate review of the city of Augusta ant
her advantages.
Col. Walsh noxt announced the toast
'"The railroads: The great developers o
our country, and the educators of oul
people," which was responded to in ar
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-20

Miss Lille Barr, blue nuns yelling; Miss Maggie
Evans, pink satin, laces jewels; Miss Leila White
satin Miss Amelia Brown blue nuns yelling, lace;
Miss Nellie Trowbridge pink ,persienne, black
lace, diamonds; Miss bessie Nardin, pink nuns
yelling, pearls Mrs. e. w. Brown, black silk bead
ed; Mrs ]. S. Fowler. black silk Mrs G. w. Webb,
black silk beaded; Miss Annie Cooley, black velvet
diamonds Mrs A. G. Means, white satin beaded |;
Mrs. Z. b. Murray, black silk and lace; Mrs: W.
w. Humphreys, black silk and lace; Mrs. W. s.
Ligon, black silk; Mrs. J. A: Brock, black silk
Beckley, velvet, black and old gold, with train ;
Mrs. John E. Peoples Gnrnet, velvet aud laco with
blue Satin train.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
CHICAGO FIRES.
FOURTEEN SEPARATE FIRES
DURING YESTERDAY
Some Mishaps TO the Curious
Spectators.

CHICAGO, ILL, June 17.-Up to IL 80
o'clock tonight there had been four
teen separate fires in Chicago since
sunrise. Two were in the lumber dis
trict during the afternoon and for a
time threatened great destruction.
Twenty-three engines and two fire.
boats, quickly concentrated, proved
equal to the emergency, however, and
the loss in the lumber yards will not
exceed $4,000. About SIS, 900 of this
falls on the Hinckley Planning Mill
Company. ]. Fl. Pearson & Co. are
we'll insured. The remainder of the
loss is divided among several firms.
There was no evidence of incendiarism
and the blaze is attributed to over
heating Of the lumber in the drying
procets used by one of the firms.
Most of the other fires were extin-
guished with trifing loss and arose
from variety of causes.
About dusk flames broke out in
Crane Bros foundry on Stewart ave-
nue.. The neighborhood is densely
inhabited by Bohemians and Poles,
and they swarmed to the fire until The
streets for six blocks around were inn
passsble. A sidewalk on Canal street
gave way beneath the sightseers and
number, principally girls, received
bad bruises and cuts. In another
place pile of iron pipe rolled fl ON
under throng Of spectators. Abra.
ham freeman, fourteen year old
boy, was perhaps fatally injured. The
east half of the foundry, occupied as
finishing shop, was destroyed. The
loss was 500, 600, fully insured. About
IL o'clock pm. the fourteenth alarm
came from the packing house of the
Anglo-American Provision Company
at the stock yards. The idea of fire
there created something like conster-
nation down town, but it was not long
before the bells announced the flames
had been subdued,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
PROF. SMyTH GUILTY
OF TEACHING DOCTRINES CON.
TRARY TO THE CREED
Established by the Andover Semi.
nary IA which He Is
Professor.

ANDjvBR, MASS, June 1.-THE
Board of Visitors OF Andover Theolog-
ical Seminary today inside public their
decision In the case CT Prof. Egbert @.
Smyth and his adherents In the fac.
ulty Of the seminary, who were tried
some months ago with q view of their
removal from Office for teaching doc
trines contrary to those laid down by
the founders of the seminary. Their
chief points OF offense were in deny
ing the plenary inspiration of the
entire Bible, and holding that there is
probation for the sinner after death.
They find Prof. Smyth guilty, but fail
to sustain the indictment against the
others, viz: Profs. VIM. j. Tucker,
John W. Churchill, George Harris
and Edwin FL. Smith. The Rev. Mr..
Eustls Of the board, declined to vote
on the cases as he was not present at
the final hearing, and Prof. Seelye
was not present, so that the finding
is that of only two men. The
off ce Of Prof. Smyth is declared va
cant. The board says ii is not ques.
ton whether Prof. Smyth's beliefs are
in accord with present beliefs, but
whether they are contrary to the creed
laid down by the founders of the sem
mary. This creed is the test.
Prof. Smyth, when seen by an Asso.
ciated Press reporter, declined to talk
at length, but said this was not the
end Of the matter. His acquitted as
sociates say the case will be carried to
the Supreme Court; that, meantime,
as the trustees are with them, and are
superior to the visitors, Prof. Smyth
will continue to teach in the seminary
just as heretofore. They will stsnd
by Prof. Smyth whatever happens.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
A co WBOY MURDERED
In the Most Brutal and COwardIy
Manner.

TRINIDAD, COL, June 17.-Word
was brought to this city last evening
of tragedy that occurred yesterday
morning at Indianapolis, a new town
thirty miles from Trinidad, in which
young Mccarthy, a cowboy, whose
home Is in the Trinthera, was killed,
and ]. A. Conn, q member of the town
company, was shot in TIE leg. Par
ticulars thus far obtainable are rather
meager, but indicate that the murder
of young Mccarthy was cold blooded
and cowardly. Our informant says
that the victim was in caloon lying
on the floor considerably intoxicated
when another cowboy, whose name
had not yet bean learned, came up
and asked Mccarthy to get up and go
with him. The young man replied
that he would and rolled over with
his back to the speaker, who, without
another word, drew his revolver and
shot Mccarthy through the head, kill
ing him instantly. He fred at Conn,
who was standing near by, and wound
ed him. The murderer then fed and
has not yet been apprehended. There
seems to have been no cause for the
act,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
THE FIRST LYNCHING
That Has Ever Occurred I'm 81,
Mary's County, Md.

LEoNARDTowN, Md June 1.-THE
first lynching that has ever taken
place in st. Mary's county, occurred
near this town this morning. Ban
Hsnce, a negro, aged about eighteen
years, was arrested last month on the
charge Of attempted rape on Alice
Bailey, a young white girl. He wss
place in jail here toawait trial. Early
this morning about fifty men, among
them a number Of negroes, awakened
the jsiler and claimed to have a pris-
oner for him. He refused to admit
them, and after a brief psrley the
doors were battered in. Hance was
dragged from his cell, taken about a
mile from the town and hanged to a
rec. No arrests have been made, as
he jailer claims not to know any OF
he parties concerned in the lynchlng.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
MIR. M'LANE DEMANDS
THAT BARON RAYNOLD Sell
LIERE BE RELEASED
From q Lunatlo Asylum ON the
Grounds Of His Being AN
American Citizen.

PARIS, June 17.-United States
Minister McLane has demanded Of
M, Fiourens, French Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, the release of
Baron Rsynold Selliere, brother Of
Princess Ssgan, who was recent.
ly placed in a lunatic asylum by his
relatives, on the ground that he be-
came insane respecting fabulous for
tunes he imagined he was making in
America through business relations
with Gould and Mackey. McLane
submitted information showing that
the baron in 1885, in New York, de-
clsred his intention of becoming a
naturalized citizen Of the United
States, and contends that such decla-
ration entities the baron to treatm ent
due an American citizen abroad. The
French Cabinet will conaider the
question at the next session,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-18
MEMPHIS. TENN. SATURDAY, 49,

l2I; Royal Arch, 100; Housstonic,
lO6; Wickham, ia; Linden, l06;
Pashs, 90; Pontiac, los; Gonfsllon,
100; ALI Estell, 80; Easter Sunday,
95; Biscuit, 90; Msrkland, los; Gri.
msldi, 100; Eurus, 95.
TIE heavy rain which fell during the
evening gave big boom to Richmond
stock, as his heavy track performances
are q matter of record. twas rumofed
at the st. James Hotel that the DEy-
eIs would, after all, run their three
year old Hanover. This cast damper
on the Richmond men temporarily,
hut as it is almost a certainty that
Hanover will not face the stretch the
sports soon recovered. 1t is, OF course,
almost impossible to make even an
approximate prediction of the result.
But the feeling tonight seemed to cen.
ter on Rupert, Richmond and Onto,
with Hidalgo an alternate fsvorite.